Requisition ID: REQ689722

Employment Type: Casual opportunities available

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant

Remuneration: $33.14 - $37.47 per hour (+super + casual loading)

Location: Griffith Base Hospital

About The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Allied Health Assistants to join us in this crucial role to provide support to Nutrition and Dietetics teams in the delivery of high-level heath care service, while working under the supervision of an allied health qualified.

As a Nutrition and Dietetics Allied Health Assistant you will be assisting the Dietitians at Griffith Health Service with various tasks.

These May Include But Are Not Limited To

- Completing menu orders with patients
- Providing basic nutritional education/groups
- Administration tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, data entry and mailing letters
- Organising discharge letters & supplement scripts
- Ordering and managing stock and equipment levels
- In addition to, delivering specialised nutritional supplements and feeds to the wards, and liaising closely with catering and other health care professionals regarding patient diets and requirements.
- Join our supportive Nutrition and Dietetics teams to make an impact on our communities’ lives.

What MLHD Offer At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

- Meaningful Impact –
- Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging –
- Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development –
- Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health &
- Wellbeing Support –
- Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family,



including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) or a relevant university nutrition qualification (or relevant work experience/specific interest in nutrition and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of MLHD.)
- An interest and/or knowledge of nutrition and the provision of support to the Clinical Dietitian and awareness of therapeutic diet
- Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required)
- Commitment to customer service and quality improvement
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and other health care professionals to relay information, clarify instructions and support patient care.

More Information

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Karen Bardney –
- Dietitian in Charge on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Applications Close: 1 October 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is an NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

📌 Allied Health Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics (Greater Madawaska)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Greater Madawaska